Problem 18-01A a, b1 (Part Level
Submission)
Here are comparative statement data for Duke Company and Lord
Company, two competitors. All balance sheet data are as of December
31, 2020, and December 31, 2019.
Duke Company
Lord Company
2020
2019
2020
2019
Net sales
$1,884,000
$561,000
Cost of goods sold
1,070,112
297,330
Operating expenses
261,876
79,662
Interest expense
7,536
3,927
Income tax expense
52,752
6,171
Current assets
320,500
$311,800
83,200
$78,300
Plant assets (net)
519,000
497,300
139,800
124,500
Current liabilities...